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This recent blog post covered the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s final rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide. The rule states that a non-compete agreement or clause is an unfair method of competition, and as a result, is a violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act Section 5: Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practice. This rule was …

In a significant development for civil litigation in South Carolina, the state has recently amended its Rules of Civil Procedure to enhance protections for attorney-expert communications. This change, which aligns South Carolina’s practices more closely with federal standards, has important implications for attorneys and their approach to working with expert witnesses. Background: Protections Under Rule …

The new Retirement Security Rule marks a pivotal shift in the regulation of financial advice provided to retirement investors. This rule redefines who qualifies as an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), ensuring that financial advisers adhere to stringent standards of care and loyalty. For clients of financial advisors, particularly …

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule to ban non-compete agreements nationwide. As a law firm that works closely with both employers and employees, we know how important it is to help our clients understand this new rule and how it will impact their businesses and employment going forward. …

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (“AI”) is changing the way that many businesses work, and law firms are no exception. Between providing time-saving tools to improve marketing, legal research, and even writing, Artificial Intelligence can cut back on hours of work freeing up time to focus on working directly with clients, taking on more …